Dr Viktoria Mileva
@vickym24.bsky.social
Lecturer (T&S) | Psychology | University of Stirling | FHEA | UCU Green Rep | she/her | mom of 2 boys
Interested in compassionate/authentic assessment design, using AI, curriculum design, climate-change anxiety amongst students, etc.
Interested in compassionate/authentic assessment design, using AI, curriculum design, climate-change anxiety amongst students, etc.
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Today Stirling launches a voluntary severance scheme (of which the branch was only notified hours before its announcement on Monday) designed to recoup an eye watering £8.1 million pounds next year. We know colleagues are scared; if you haven't already joined the union, this is a good time to do so
June 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Today Stirling launches a voluntary severance scheme (of which the branch was only notified hours before its announcement on Monday) designed to recoup an eye watering £8.1 million pounds next year. We know colleagues are scared; if you haven't already joined the union, this is a good time to do so
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@vickym24.bsky.social and I are holding some free webinars this week: Mind the (bias) Gap. Ethical Ai use for inclusive teaching.
Of interest to anyone in higher or further education, or indeed anyone who would like to know more about how to use LLM. Sign up here 👇🏻
www.tirigogy.com/tirigogy-web...
Of interest to anyone in higher or further education, or indeed anyone who would like to know more about how to use LLM. Sign up here 👇🏻
www.tirigogy.com/tirigogy-web...
May 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
@vickym24.bsky.social and I are holding some free webinars this week: Mind the (bias) Gap. Ethical Ai use for inclusive teaching.
Of interest to anyone in higher or further education, or indeed anyone who would like to know more about how to use LLM. Sign up here 👇🏻
www.tirigogy.com/tirigogy-web...
Of interest to anyone in higher or further education, or indeed anyone who would like to know more about how to use LLM. Sign up here 👇🏻
www.tirigogy.com/tirigogy-web...
Join my colleague @drcaroljasper.bsky.social and I for our interactive 2-part workshop (May 28th and 30th) at the TIRIgogy network, discussing what AI in HE means for EDI initiatives! Sign up here: www.tirigogy.com/tirigogy-web...
#Edusky #LTHE #TeachLearnSky #AIinEdu
#Edusky #LTHE #TeachLearnSky #AIinEdu
TIRIgogy CPD Series - TIRIgogy Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
www.tirigogy.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Join my colleague @drcaroljasper.bsky.social and I for our interactive 2-part workshop (May 28th and 30th) at the TIRIgogy network, discussing what AI in HE means for EDI initiatives! Sign up here: www.tirigogy.com/tirigogy-web...
#Edusky #LTHE #TeachLearnSky #AIinEdu
#Edusky #LTHE #TeachLearnSky #AIinEdu
Attending a session of the Sustainability Symposium 2025 by @advancehe.bsky.social presenting a toolkit to use for embedding sustainability in any HE curriculum/module! www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hu.... Think this is going to be really helpful! #edusky #LTHE #TeachLearnSky
Education for Sustainable Development Curriculum Design Toolkit | Advance HE
This toolkit provides a structured approach to integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into higher education curricula. Developed by Dr Kieran Higgins and Dr Alison Calvert using the C...
www.advance-he.ac.uk
March 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Attending a session of the Sustainability Symposium 2025 by @advancehe.bsky.social presenting a toolkit to use for embedding sustainability in any HE curriculum/module! www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hu.... Think this is going to be really helpful! #edusky #LTHE #TeachLearnSky
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Some reflections on the teaching of psychology in today's political environment: www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
Is the Teaching of Psychology Liberal or Conservative? Yes! (But Mostly It’s Neither)
How might teachers of psychology respond to allegations that their subject undermines conservative values? David Myers has some thoughts.
www.psychologicalscience.org
February 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Some reflections on the teaching of psychology in today's political environment: www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
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I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love.
Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!
We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚
Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!
We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚
January 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’m a scientist who studies how climate change impacts our lives and the places we love.
Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!
We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚
Most of us are worried, but many feel stuck on what to do. If that's the way you feel, check out this list below!
We can’t fix it alone, but I know we can together. 💚
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BILLIONAIRE PLAYBOOK:
1. Buy all media
2. Brainwash masses
3. Oligarchy
1. Buy all media
2. Brainwash masses
3. Oligarchy
January 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
BILLIONAIRE PLAYBOOK:
1. Buy all media
2. Brainwash masses
3. Oligarchy
1. Buy all media
2. Brainwash masses
3. Oligarchy
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This snapshot of top climate news on @carbonbrief.org really captures global climate politics in this historical moment: full-on denial in the US, ambivalence and greenwashing in the UK, and a new implementation of 1+N, a "zone specific environmental management system," in China.
January 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This snapshot of top climate news on @carbonbrief.org really captures global climate politics in this historical moment: full-on denial in the US, ambivalence and greenwashing in the UK, and a new implementation of 1+N, a "zone specific environmental management system," in China.
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If the US leaves WHO, this wouldn't happen before January 2026 at the earliest, and Congress might try to block it.
The US provides a large contribution to WHO, so the loss of those funds would impact WHO's ability to react quickly to global pandemics.
www.science.org/content/arti...
The US provides a large contribution to WHO, so the loss of those funds would impact WHO's ability to react quickly to global pandemics.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump may decide to leave WHO next week. Here are seven possible impacts on the U.S. and the world
Departure would be catastrophic for global health, diminish U.S. influence, and boost China’s role, scientists say
www.science.org
January 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
If the US leaves WHO, this wouldn't happen before January 2026 at the earliest, and Congress might try to block it.
The US provides a large contribution to WHO, so the loss of those funds would impact WHO's ability to react quickly to global pandemics.
www.science.org/content/arti...
The US provides a large contribution to WHO, so the loss of those funds would impact WHO's ability to react quickly to global pandemics.
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Generative AI, when used responsibly, enhances academic integrity by fostering intrinsic motivation through autonomy, competence, & relatedness.
It’s time we harness AI's potential to support meaningful learning in education: www.frontiersin.org/journals/art... #EduSkyAU
It’s time we harness AI's potential to support meaningful learning in education: www.frontiersin.org/journals/art... #EduSkyAU
January 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Generative AI, when used responsibly, enhances academic integrity by fostering intrinsic motivation through autonomy, competence, & relatedness.
It’s time we harness AI's potential to support meaningful learning in education: www.frontiersin.org/journals/art... #EduSkyAU
It’s time we harness AI's potential to support meaningful learning in education: www.frontiersin.org/journals/art... #EduSkyAU
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A really important consideration in my opinion, the shift away from critical thinking through the overuse of AI.
AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking https://buff.ly/40jnBRD
#edusky #UKEd #aiineducation
AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking https://buff.ly/40jnBRD
#edusky #UKEd #aiineducation
AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking
The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has transformed numerous aspects of daily life, yet its impact on critical thinking remains underexplored. This study investigates the…
buff.ly
January 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A really important consideration in my opinion, the shift away from critical thinking through the overuse of AI.
AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking https://buff.ly/40jnBRD
#edusky #UKEd #aiineducation
AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking https://buff.ly/40jnBRD
#edusky #UKEd #aiineducation
ground.news/article/met-...
How different people report 2025's potential climate... Right= not as hot as this year, Left/centre = one of the 3 hottest years on record... #media #propaganda #climatechange #GreenSky
How different people report 2025's potential climate... Right= not as hot as this year, Left/centre = one of the 3 hottest years on record... #media #propaganda #climatechange #GreenSky
Met Office says 2025 will be one of three hottest years on record
Next year is expected to be hot even though the El Nino weather pattern, which had a warming effect on 2023 and 2024, has waned.
ground.news
December 12, 2024 at 11:35 AM
ground.news/article/met-...
How different people report 2025's potential climate... Right= not as hot as this year, Left/centre = one of the 3 hottest years on record... #media #propaganda #climatechange #GreenSky
How different people report 2025's potential climate... Right= not as hot as this year, Left/centre = one of the 3 hottest years on record... #media #propaganda #climatechange #GreenSky
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Renewables (wind, solar, hydro) will overtake fossil fuels in UK electricity generation this year
“Wind is well on its way to overtaking gas as the largest single power source" according to Ember, authors of the analysis
www.ft.com/content/2878...
“Wind is well on its way to overtaking gas as the largest single power source" according to Ember, authors of the analysis
www.ft.com/content/2878...
December 10, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Renewables (wind, solar, hydro) will overtake fossil fuels in UK electricity generation this year
“Wind is well on its way to overtaking gas as the largest single power source" according to Ember, authors of the analysis
www.ft.com/content/2878...
“Wind is well on its way to overtaking gas as the largest single power source" according to Ember, authors of the analysis
www.ft.com/content/2878...
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Asian people and Black people can both face dehumanization in the US, but the type differs: Asian = machine, Black = animal
osf.io/preprints/ps...
psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
#prejudice #socpsych #polpsych #psyscisky
osf.io/preprints/ps...
psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
#prejudice #socpsych #polpsych #psyscisky
December 9, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Asian people and Black people can both face dehumanization in the US, but the type differs: Asian = machine, Black = animal
osf.io/preprints/ps...
psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
#prejudice #socpsych #polpsych #psyscisky
osf.io/preprints/ps...
psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
#prejudice #socpsych #polpsych #psyscisky
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A bit late to the party, but I finally read this interesting article about how occupations tend to attract people with certain personality traits.
I’ll share a few thoughts below 🧵, but here’s a link to the full study: doi.org/10.1037/apl0...
I’ll share a few thoughts below 🧵, but here’s a link to the full study: doi.org/10.1037/apl0...
December 9, 2024 at 5:37 PM
A bit late to the party, but I finally read this interesting article about how occupations tend to attract people with certain personality traits.
I’ll share a few thoughts below 🧵, but here’s a link to the full study: doi.org/10.1037/apl0...
I’ll share a few thoughts below 🧵, but here’s a link to the full study: doi.org/10.1037/apl0...
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For those in #AcademicSky, this so hilariously represents the dilemmas we have all been discussing for the last few years #chemsky 🧪
www.youtube.com/shorts/ZB1eF...
www.youtube.com/shorts/ZB1eF...
not a single recorded lecture will be watched #collegelife #college #attendance #class #lecture
YouTube video by College Life
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:52 AM
For those in #AcademicSky, this so hilariously represents the dilemmas we have all been discussing for the last few years #chemsky 🧪
www.youtube.com/shorts/ZB1eF...
www.youtube.com/shorts/ZB1eF...
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Learn how to use AI, learn when to refuse AI, and be excellent to each other.
#artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu
leonfurze.com/2024/12/05/m...
#artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu
leonfurze.com/2024/12/05/m...
More From the Fence: Articles For and Against AI in Education
A few weeks ago I wrote an article explaining why I’m still on the fence with AI, and refuse to tip entirely into either refusal or full adoption. In this post, I’m pulling together som…
leonfurze.com
December 5, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Learn how to use AI, learn when to refuse AI, and be excellent to each other.
#artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu
leonfurze.com/2024/12/05/m...
#artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu
leonfurze.com/2024/12/05/m...
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As more and more famous men are outed as sexually inappropriate, predatory, and/or violent, let’s remember that these behaviours start with ‘banter’ which goes unchecked.
Add a dose of power and status and these men appear to feel legitimised to use women how they choose.
Call out all misogyny.
Add a dose of power and status and these men appear to feel legitimised to use women how they choose.
Call out all misogyny.
a man says " do n't be sexist baby " while standing in front of a door
ALT: a man says " do n't be sexist baby " while standing in front of a door
media.tenor.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:46 AM
As more and more famous men are outed as sexually inappropriate, predatory, and/or violent, let’s remember that these behaviours start with ‘banter’ which goes unchecked.
Add a dose of power and status and these men appear to feel legitimised to use women how they choose.
Call out all misogyny.
Add a dose of power and status and these men appear to feel legitimised to use women how they choose.
Call out all misogyny.
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More than three-quarters of UK universities join fossil fuel pledge, say activists
More than three-quarters of UK universities join fossil fuel pledge, say activists
Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students
More than three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, according to…
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 9:13 AM
More than three-quarters of UK universities join fossil fuel pledge, say activists
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November 24, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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This will help you find some good people go.bsky.app/HzQvdh4
November 15, 2024 at 8:18 AM
This will help you find some good people go.bsky.app/HzQvdh4
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November 15, 2024 at 10:31 PM
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This article seems to have got very little attention.
"The Bradford Heat Network will use air source heat pumps to warm water, which is then run through underground pipes to customers."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The Bradford Heat Network will use air source heat pumps to warm water, which is then run through underground pipes to customers."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bradford a 'blueprint' for low-carbon heating across country
Civic buildings in Bradford city centre are being connected to a new heat pump-powered network.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 9:18 AM
This article seems to have got very little attention.
"The Bradford Heat Network will use air source heat pumps to warm water, which is then run through underground pipes to customers."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The Bradford Heat Network will use air source heat pumps to warm water, which is then run through underground pipes to customers."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...